Finding the Third Proportional to 61,226 and 94,569
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,226 and 94,569 is: 146,070.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,226 : 94,569 = 94,569 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,226/94,569 = 94,569/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,226x = 94,569 × 94,569 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,226x = 8,943,295,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,943,295,761/61,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,070.23
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